Posts Tagged: traveling
Soccer Culture
Soccer, or football in Europe, is a serious social and cultural connector. Fans paint their faces in country flag colors, wear uniforms, and take over bars or each other’s homes by the masses. The best
Tweeting for Sweden
You can “like” a Facebook status. You can “retweet” (RT) a Twitter post, because you find it interesting. You “pin” a photo to Pinterest to display your interests. And in Sweden, if you’re lucky, the
Dance Revolution
Whenever fitness is brought up in conversation, it is usually met with great enthusiasm, or people cringe at the idea. Growing up, field hockey was one of my favorites with its focus on skill, teamwork,
A Slice of Home
Amsterdam, Netherlands. With rain hanging over Boston all weekend, it reminded me of the wet weather in my home country. Holland will always have a piece of my heart. What are some of your favorite cities?
Young Ugandan Journalist
Meet Jackee Batanda. The London Times headlined her among “19 women shaping the future of Africa.” She’s an editor for the Global Press Institute, and a research and writing fellow at the African Centre for
Cultural Music Community
Last Sunday afternoon, mom and I embarked on a road trip. We were off to see world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble at Tanglewood music festival in Lenox, Massachusetts. Yo-Yo Ma was
Famous Writers on Travel: Part II
American writer and painter, Henry Miller, once said, “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” Miller wrote one famous travel letter Aller Retour New York on his visit to
Celebrating Independence
“Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people”- – Pres. Abraham Lincoln “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” –
Climbing Away
A breath of fresh air, the ability to enjoy ‘peace and quiet’ with family and friends, and healthy exercise. These are all perks of hiking. ZAKOPANE, POLAND My fascination with hiking began when I was
The Culture of the Siesta
It happens to all of us. We finish lunch and get ready to return to work. Then it hits you: the post-lunch midday slump. In some cultures, it is completely acceptable to doze off after lunch. Siestas
Track Travels With A Scratch-Off Map (Giveaway!)
As travelers, we love to map out where we go. Some of us – myself included – love to use maps to mark where we’ve been or where we’re headed next. While relying on GPS
How To Deal With Language Barriers While Traveling
Today’s guest post is by Drea of ImDrea.com They say that comic relief is the best thing to help a stressful situation; well either that or wine, and they are correct. At least that was the
4 Easy Ways to Keep Your Home Safe While Traveling
Making sure you packed everything you need and double-checking the time your flight takes off are two common steps everyone takes when they’re heading out on a big trip. Once you’re busy worrying about the
Experiencing Culture Through Cooking
Today’s guest post is by Mary Collins. My major in undergrad was Cultural Anthropology. I found it fascinating, still do, largely because it was a window into so many unknowns. Prior to college, I had
On Home Swaps and Special Friendships
Today’s guest post is by Stephanie Schroeder. In 2006, I did my first home exchange between my Jersey City, NJ apartment and a house in Alkmaar, Holland. It was new to me, this home exchange adventure,
An Extended Stay in Barcelona
Today’s guest post is by Ivan Howard Chan, founder of AnywhereWorkday.com After my first brief trip to Barcelona years ago, I knew there was a better way to travel. It was a short flight from
Don’t Let Bargaining Ruin Your Trip
Today’s guest post is by Greg Kamphuis. “I had fun, but I got tired of everyone trying to rip me off.” It is surprising how draining it can be to have to bargain for everything.
The Travel Companion of a Lifetime
Today’s guest post is by author Jeffrey Ryan. Half a lifetime ago I went hiking for the second time with a guy from Connecticut named Wayne Cyr. (We had been introduced by a childhood friend
7 Reasons to Visit Vietnam
Today’s guest post is provided by Jack Woodring of endeavorviet.com. Hi! My name’s Jack. The Vietnamese call me Nhan Ai, which means kindhearted. For the last 14 years, I have worked in Vietnam, 12 of which
Belize Tourism Board Announces Small Country Sunday
This guest post is provided by the Belize Tourism Board. Around the holidays, shoppers are often encouraged to buy local and find unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for the loved ones on their list. Shopping small allows
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